Hiring now! Activity Leaders who can engage, motivate and lead young international students at our Los Angeles, Boston and New York campuses!
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https://www.embassysummer.com
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Summary:
Successful Activity Leaders exemplify leadership, effective communication, social skills, flexibility, positive energy, and a keen sensitivity to the needs of international students. Activity Leaders are at the forefront of successfully leading activities, providing guidance to the students, while ensuring all on-campus and off-campus activities are delivered in safe, secure, and tolerant environment in a proactive and engaged manner.
Job Purpose:
Lead and supervise course participants during off-site and on-campus activities and trips, mealtimes, and bedtimes at the center. This role involves significant walking on guided tours, the transport of sports equipment from the center to sports fields, and setting up furniture for indoor activities.
Work Schedule:
The full-time work week comprises morning, afternoon, and/or evening shifts, with at least one full day off each week. Shifts may vary with split hours in the morning and evenings. Full-time work entails 30-40 hours per week, up to 8 hours per day. Residential (preferred) and non-residential positions available. You will also be compensated for any overtime hours worked at the applicable overtime rate(s) as required by law.
A flexible approach to the position is required, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure customer satisfaction through the leadership and supervision of on-site and off-campus activities.
Clearly and positively explain activities to students and group leaders, keeping them well-informed.
Be ready to lead and participate in activities and trips in a manner akin to a tour guide.
Thoroughly plan and prepare for all activities and trips, ensuring they start and finish on time, and provide clear instructions regarding meeting points and times.
Enthusiastically and effectively guide students on sightseeing trips and city tours.
Ensure and maintain proper levels of student discipline, welfare and safety of all students; adhere to and maintain student safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Promptly report any problems or incidents to the Activity Manager and/or the Center Manager during an activity or excursion.
Fulfill on-site responsibilities, including meal and bed-time supervision, guardian duties, weekend check-ins and check-outs, and linen exchange as per a rotation schedule.
Assist with airport greetings, including supporting center management staff in meeting incoming groups or sending departing groups to the airport.
Qualifications & Training:
High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
One (1) year experience working with or supervising minors (in a summer school or language camp setting).
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, patience, and flexibility.
Team player.
First aid and/or CPR certificate (Desirable).
Lifeguard and/or coaching qualification (Desirable).
Knowledge of the local area (Desirable).
Hourly Rate: $20.90
Organizational Compliance: The employee will be expected to operate in accordance with the company’s Code of Conduct, and any local policies and operating procedures relating to academic, welfare and safeguarding matters.
Equality and Diversity: Equality and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. Our learning opportunities are open to everyone, regardless of their background and circumstances, and we apply the same standards to the staff we employ.
Other Details: We offer an amazing opportunity to work with students from around the world. This position is available at one of our summer campuses in Los Angeles, New York or Boston. Camp dates typically run from mid-June to mid-August. Mandatory paid training days will be clarified during the hiring process.
